Marine Vessel Operator Jobs

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At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

Reporting to the Milne Port Environmental Coordinator, the role will be operating the research vessel to assist consultants in the marine programs during the summer season. This is a seasonal position. The individual will also provide training to the Inuit boat assistants on the safe and proper operation of the Research Vessel. This role involves managing logistics to execute various environmental monitoring programs as required under Baffinland’s permits.

• Provide training to Inuit employees on safe and proper boat operation;
• Perform basic maintenance tasks such as refuelling and leak checks and reporting deficiencies
• Spill response at sea, Oil Pollution Prevention Response experience considered and asset
• Marine Emergency Duties (MEDS) A3, (Small Domestic Vessel – Basic Safety SDV-BS) Required
• Familiarity with operating hydraulic A-Frame and davit arm winch systems on vessels
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Driver’s License
• Dive Accident Management and O2 provider certificate Preferred
• Experience tending divers and participating in dive operations considered an asset
• Daily check ins on progress or concerns with the Environmental Coordinator;
• Ensuring the vessel is operated and everyone on board of the vessel is following BIM’s policies and procedures;
• Must possess effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a strong ability to effectively communicate in English (written and oral)
• Checking weather conditions and making decisions on when it is not safe to operate;
• Ensure the vessel is fit for operation, all pre and post op inspections are completed on the vessel, zodiacs and reporting any deficiencies to supervisor;
• From 5 years to less than 7 years marine experience
• Diploma from a vocational institution
• Strong understanding of Transport Canada Regulations (Eg. Collision Regulations)
• Addressing concerns by identifying short-term and long-range issues and recommending options and courses of actions in regards to boat operation and program execution
• Attending daily morning tool box talks with Site Environment/Consultants.
• Small Vessel Operators Proficiency (SVOP) Required
• Strong analytical, problem – solving and decision making abilities, excellent organizational and time management skills.
• On stand by for emergency response activities in Milne Port; man over board, spill response etc.
• Communicating with Milne Port Capitan’s prior to starting their day and upon completion with scope of activities for the vessel;
• Spill response at sea, Oil Pollution Prevention Response experience considered an asset
• Marine Digital Radio Operators Certificate (ROC-M) Required
• Communicating with the Environmental Coordinator on daily requirements, preventative maintenance requirements and tasks;
• Experience operating a large vessel
• Working directly with BIM Consultants on behalf of Baffinland;